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Outside Lands San Francisco

Western Neighborhoods Project

Nicole Meldahl and a rotating cast of hosts from the Western Neighborhoods Project (outsidelands.org / OpenSFHistory.org) share San Francisco west side neighborhood history with humor, footnoted facts, and occasional guests.

society & culture history

All Episodes

58:52

448R: Presidential Visits to the Outside Lands

Outside Lands San Francisco ·

2025/10/11

Attention was always lavished on US Presidents when they visited Downtown SF. But it was even more notable when they traveled to the West Side. Former WNP Board President, Arnold Woods, shared his research for an article he penned on presidential visits to the Outside Lands in this classic episode rebroadcast.

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43:13

580: Short Stack No. 18

Outside Lands San Francisco ·

2025/10/04

Nicole and Rebekah return with another Short Stack, as Nicole shares takeaways from her recent trip to Los Angeles and how it has shaped her opinion on the future of development in San Francisco. They also discuss their current reading picks — The Last Madame and Who Killed Jane Stanford — before exploring “on this day” stories from 25, 50, 75, and 100 years ago.

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70:39

579: Ocean Beach Treasure Hunt

Outside Lands San Francisco ·

2025/09/27

Nicole and Drew uncover the fascinating tale of an 1890s treasure hunt at San Francisco’s Ocean Beach—a spectacle that gripped the city and sparked unexpected chaos. Join them as they explore the frenzy, the mystery, and the colorful characters drawn to the sand in search of fortune.

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56:57

578: Short Stack No. 17

Outside Lands San Francisco ·

2025/09/20

Nicole and Rebekah return from vacation with another Short Stack: Rebekah shares insights from her current read “Strangers in the Land,” Nicole talks about her plans for OpenSFHistory and what makes the program special, and together they explore fascinating “on this day” stories from 25, 50, 75, and 100 years ago.

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76:36

577: Its It Ice Cream with Peter Hartlaub

Outside Lands San Francisco ·

2025/08/31

Nicole is joined by SF Chronicle’s Peter Hartlaub to dive into the delicious history of It’s-It Ice Cream sandwiches. From their origins at Playland at the Beach to the people who helped turn them into the Bay Area icon found on store shelves today, they trace the story of how a local treat became a beloved classic.

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59:29

576: Short Stack No. 16

Outside Lands San Francisco ·

2025/08/23

Nicole and Rebekah give a peek behind the scenes at WNP, sharing exciting new technical updates, Nicole’s appreciation for the volunteers who make it all possible, and her hopes for working together in the future. They also journey through San Francisco Examiner articles from this day 25, 50, 75, and 100 years ago.

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69:34

575: Observatories of Golden Gate Park

Outside Lands San Francisco ·

2025/08/16

Join Drew and Nicole as they dive into Nicole’s latest research rabbit hole, exploring the fascinating history of Golden Gate Park’s observatories, with a focus on the original Beach Chalet and the stories behind it.

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46:42

574: Short Stack No. 15

Outside Lands San Francisco ·

2025/08/09

Rebekah shares stories and curiosities from her night tabling at Cal Academy NightLife, Nicole discusses the closure of the CPB and what it means for communities, and together they dive into San Francisco headlines from on this day 25, 50, 75, and 100 years ago.

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64:35

472R: Playland Memories Part 1

Outside Lands San Francisco ·

2025/08/02

Originally recorded around the 50th anniversary of Playland’s closing, this episode revisits cherished memories from those who experienced it in their youth, as Nicole, Arnold, and some wonderful guests share their stories.

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30:51

573: Short Stack No. 14

Outside Lands San Francisco ·

2025/07/26

Rebekah dives into the summer slowdown, and Nicole shares some surprising discoveries about her home, before the two explore San Francisco Examiner headlines from July 26th, 25, 50, 75, and 100 years ago.

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572: Jason Moore of BAM

Outside Lands San Francisco ·

2025/07/19

Nicole sits down with WNP Film Club partner Jason Moore of Bay Area Movies to discover their shared love for San Francisco, past and present. Hear about Jason’s Bay Area upbringing, the magic of neighborhood theaters, and why there’s still so much to appreciate about the city today.

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45:59

571: Short Stack No. 13

Outside Lands San Francisco ·

2025/07/12

Join Nicole and Rebekah for another Short Stack as they catch up on life lately and dive into San Francisco Examiner articles from this day 25, 50, 75, and 100 years ago!

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74:19

570: The Surf Theater

Outside Lands San Francisco ·

2025/07/05

Join Nicole and Drew as they explore the history of the Surf Theater—a beloved Outer Sunset landmark once located at 46th and Irving—and the vibrant community and memorable figures who brought it to life.

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37:16

569: Short Stack No. 12

Outside Lands San Francisco ·

2025/06/28

Join Nicole and Rebekah for another Short Stack as they share what’s been catching their attention lately, what they’ve been working on, and take a trip through time with news articles from this day 25, 50, 75, and 100 years ago!

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58:43

467R: Chet Helms & the Family Dog

Outside Lands San Francisco ·

2025/06/21

In 1969, Chet Helms opened a new music venue called the Family Dog. Located in the building formerly known as the Ocean Beach Pavilion and later, Topsy's Roost, the Family Dog featured performances by bands that epitomized the late 60s/early 70s like the Jefferson Airplane, the Grateful Dead, Santana, and more.

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41:34

568: Short Stack No. 11

Outside Lands San Francisco ·

2025/06/14

Join Nicole and Rebekah for another Short Stack as they chat about what’s caught their attention lately and dig into San Francisco Examiner headlines from this day 25, 75, and 100 years ago.

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567: Carter the Great

Outside Lands San Francisco ·

2025/06/07

Join Nicole and Drew as they explore the life and legacy of Carter the Great, the world-renowned magician who dazzled audiences around the globe—and always found his way back to San Francisco, where he made his home in Sea Cliff.

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37:47

566: Short Stack No. 10

Outside Lands San Francisco ·

2025/05/31

Nicole and Rebekah explore the vital role of digital repositories and the threats they face, discuss a bizarre new two-headed snake discovery, and look back at headline news from 25, 50, and 75 years ago.

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49:54

565: West Portal Elementary

Outside Lands San Francisco ·

2025/05/24

Join Chelsea, Drew, and Nicole as they explore the nearly 100-year history of West Portal Elementary School and the stories that have shaped its legacy.

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33:24

564: Short Stack No. 9

Outside Lands San Francisco ·

2025/05/17

Nicole and Rebekah return with another Short Stack, chatting about what’s caught their interest, Nicole’s trip to the American Alliance of Museums Conference, and SF Examiner stories from 25, 50, 75, and 100 years ago.

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